I have a fear of dentists.
Nothing really serious, but I tend to get pretty antsy whenever I need to go in for a check up. I don't know if it's the fact that all these metal objects are being shoved into my face, or that fact that I have to lie on my back as it all happens...I'm not sure really, but it's no fun for me.
It's for this very reason I wanted to bring your attention to Dr. Stanley Parks practice. It's a very cozy, high tech, and professional office suite with a great staff and of course, a great dentist.
I had to get some night guards for my clenching problem so a good friend of my recommended I go check out Dr. Park. I live in Vienna mind you, so the drive took almost an hour without traffic, but it was well worth the trip.
The receptionist was very attentive and professional, and I was immediately brought to the back to get some impressions done.
One of my biggest fears of dentist visits is doing impressions. I've been to about eight or ten different dentist offices in my life time and had to get impressions done each time, so I know they can be. Most of the time the metal mouthpiece is too big for my mouth, or the cement paste they use is "too much" so when they press it against the roof of my mouth all the paste oozes down my throat and I gag. To top it all off, sometimes certain offices had to redo my impressions because they "messed up."
NOT the case with Dr. Park and his associates.
When it came to impressions, the dental assistant did a smooth transition from placing the mouthpiece, to getting a comfortable amount of paste, and the flawless finish of removing it. Score! I was very happy, to say the least.
Dr. Park then came and talked to me about what I would be expecting when I received my mouth guard as well as the benefits to wearing one, whether I needed two, etc. The purpose of mentioning this aspect in the review is because Dr. Park is one of the few dentists I've met with that know how to talk with their patients. You can tell he shows concern for the patients oral hygiene and health than making more money off of a new product. He is sincere and considers the patients well being above all - he's a great dentist.
To top it all off, I got my mouth guards in a week, which is relatively fast and after a test run, some words of wisdom, and final questions I was off, and smiling!
So, if you're looking for a dentist who knows how to work with people, and staff that understands the importance of excellence and professionalism I highly recommend you check out Dr. Parks practice.
It's easy to miss the office though because it is inside a massive building structure. Just follow your GPS and park and enter the giant structure, go in and take the elevator to level 2, turn right when you get off and you'll see the office.
Thanks Dr. Park and staff - you got yourself a new patient - all the way from Vienna, Virginia! :) read more